We use cookies on our website. To learn more about cookies, how we use them on our site and how to change your cookie settings, please view our cookie policy. By continuing to use this site without changing your settings, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with our cookie policy.

Why Gowling WLG

China

Details

China has continued to grow at a dynamic and rapid pace, steadily expanding its influence in key markets and economies around the world. It's a country that offers many opportunities to both inward and outward investors - but how do you make the most of these opportunities?

Engaging a law firm that understands these opportunities is a big step in the right direction. Whether you're a China-based company that needs assistance on offshore transactions, or an entity doing business in China, Gowling WLG can help you succeed.

From a Representative Office in Guangzhou and a Corporate Representative Office in Beijing - as well as an established market presence around the world - Gowling WLG offers a crucial combination of legal expertise and cultural awareness through our dedicated China practice team, with members who:

Our connection with China is further enhanced by the successful and longstanding relationships we hold with many of China's top corporations, government entities, professional service firms and associations that promote cross-border trade and investment.

From China to the world

We offer our China-based clients assistance on outbound legal and commercial matters through our global network of offices, which have proven experience in advising Chinese companies on their investments and transactions in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and elsewhere.

Our lawyers regularly advise Chinese clients in the following areas:

Mergers & acquisitions

Corporate finance & securities

Company incorporation & corporate

Secretarial services

Commercial transactions

Tax

Real estate

Private equity & venture capital

Employment & labour

Regulatory

Intellectual property

Doing business in China

Whether you're an SME about to enter the market or a multinational corporation with existing operations in the country, Gowling WLG offers assistance to clients with business interests in mainland China.

Our China team speaks English as well as Mandarin, Cantonese and French, and holds experience in providing strategic, in-country advice in areas that include:

Intellectual property (IP) filing

Prosecution, enforcement & litigation

Company incorporation & corporate

Secretarial services

Mergers & acquisitions

Commercial transactions

Regulatory

Employment & labour

Our trusted and reputable network of local Chinese law firms, private investigators and other specialised agents help us ensure the best and most efficient results for our clients, wherever the issue may be within mainland China.

Learn more

No matter what your business dealings are with China or what your needs are when venturing outside of China, you'll receive the same high level of service, value and expertise from Gowling WLG.

To learn how we can help you succeed, please contact any member of our China team.

Gowling WLG is an international law firm comprising the members of Gowling WLG International Limited, an English Company Limited by Guarantee, and their respective affiliates. Each member and affiliate is an autonomous and independent entity. Gowling WLG International Limited promotes, facilitates and co-ordinates the activities of its members but does not itself provide services to clients. Our structure is explained in more detail on our Legal Information page.